Gujarat Titans (GT) has been handed a significant blow. New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) with a suspected groin injury. As per the latest reports, the Kiwi star is flying off home. Now the Titans will have to look for a quick replacement for their injured superstar.
Glenn Phillips was picked by the Titans in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction at his base price of 2 crore. However, the New Zealand cricketer hasn't featured in any game for the Shubman Gill-led side in this edition of the IPL.
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Glenn Phillips sustain injury, ruled out of IPL 2025
In GT's game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 06, Glenn Phillips came to the field as a substitute fielder. He picked up an injury while fielding a single run off Ishan Kishan and had to depart the field immediately.
As for the 28-year-old, Phillips lighted up the ICC Champions Trophy with his immaculate fielding and athleticism. He and his side lost the finals to India by 4 wickets in Dubai.
"Glenn Phillips has returned to New Zealand following a groin injury he sustained during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 6. Gujarat Titans wish Glenn a speedy recovery," Gujarat Titans said in a statement.
Glenn Phillips has now become the second player to return home. The first was Kagiso Rabada, who returned home to South Africa for a personal emergency.
Coming to the Gujarat Titans, the side has had a stellar campaign in IPL 2025 thus far. The team headed by Shubman Gill currently tops the IPL 2025 Points Table. GT has played 5 matches, where they have managed 4 wins. After losing their opening game to Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 11 runs, the team has managed to win 4 matches on a trot and is keen to keep their momentum up and running.
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